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Beyond the Bylines: Bad Steelers NFLPA grades, Malik Willis’ price tag, Jack Hughes wins the crowd at PPG Paints Arena

Tim Benz
By Tim Benz
1 Min Read Feb. 27, 2026 | 11 hours ago
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In this week’s “Beyond the Bylines,” Joe Starkey and Tim Benz discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ poor showing in the NFLPA grades. What does this say about the players’ perception of the franchise in the post-Mike Tomlin era? We also investigate Malik Willis’ price tag and the importance of toilets in NFL locker rooms.

Regarding hockey, we react to Jack Hughes’ warm reception at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night, as well as how the Penguins played against his New Jersey Devils.

On the Pirates front, Joe and I get into how Konnor Griffin is opening eyes outside of Pittsburgh, the passing of Bucs legend Bill Mazeroski and the “Ralph Kiner’s hands” statue at PNC Park.

We also include memories of the Charles Smith-era L.A. Clippers, banter about the crowd at Penguins games and Joe’s irrational fear of the St. Louis Arch.

All that and more in this week’s “Beyond the Bylines.” Listen here or watch below.

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Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via X. All tweets could be reposted. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise.

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